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be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, this course will allow students to take the licensure exam of-
repair, and/or installation of these systems. Graduates of this fered by the NC Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy.
program will be able to assist in the startup, preventive main-
tenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) curriculum prepares
light commercial systems. students to become MRI technologists and skilled health care
professionals who know how to use magnetic energy fields to
The Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineer- produce images of the human body. The diploma in MRI pre-
ing Technology prepares students to use basic engineering pares graduates to become professionals and members of the
principles and technical skills in developing and testing au- health care team within the discipline of MRI.
tomated, servo mechanical, and other electromechanical sys-
tems. Graduates should be qualified for employment in in- For radiographers who are interested in adding to their skill
dustrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, level, the Computed Technologist Program (CT) is now avail-
testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, able. This program is designed to meet the healthcare demand
and control systems. for high-skilled CT Technologists and will take approximately
4 ½ months to complete.
The Health Science Department has expanded with the addi-
tion of AAS in Surgical Technology. The curriculum prepares The Dialysis Technician course is designed to prepare individ-
individuals to assist in the care of patients in the operating room uals with the theoretical, technical, and clinical skills needed
and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students to maintain equipment and provide patient care to those be-
will develop skills needed to prepare supplies, equipment, and ing treated for chronic renal diseases. Successful completion
instruments, maintain aseptic conditions, prepare patients for of this course will prepare the individual for employment as
surgery, and assist surgeons during operations. a dialysis technician in hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and
clinics.
Along with the new academic programs, RCC has rolled out
new classes and programs in Workforce Development and Upon completion of the new Pharmacy Technician Program,
Continuing Education. Students who enroll in these courses students will be able to assist licensed pharmacists as they pro-
will receive a certificate or diploma and will be eligible to sit vide medication and other health care products to patients.
for state certifications. “We are very pleased to offer pro-
grams/courses that meet the demands of our community while The Workforce Development Center has added two new series
making our students more employable with a state or national to help students move up in the workforce. Supervisory and
credential,” says Steven Hunt, Vice President of Workforce Management Leadership Series consists of courses that pro-
Development and Continuing Education. vide a strong foundation when entering into a supervisory or
management position. The series includes courses in Funda-
One of the newest continuing education offering is the Real mentals of Leadership, Effective Communication and Listen-
Estate Course. Upon completion of this 15-week program, stu- ing Skills, Coaching for Efficient Performance, Establishing
dents with a passing grade would be eligible to take the state Effective Team Meetings, and Delegating Responsibilities.
certification exam and become fully licensed real estate agents.
The Medical Education-Health Occupation Program has added The new Human Resources Management Series will prepare
several new courses to its schedule. The new programs will the student for the Professional Human Resources Manage-
take six months to a year to complete and include Massage ment Certification. Another additional course that has been
Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dialysis Technician, added is the Client Services program, which provides the stu-
Pharmacy Technician, and Computed Tomography. dents with intermediate and advanced customer service skills
used in a call center environment. Students who complete the
“The healthcare industry is evolving and we at RCC must Client Services course will be qualified to work in a call cen-
evolve as well by adding educational opportunities that are in ter environment, hotel representative, travel agent, scheduling,
high demand and pay a competitive wage. We are committed to and many more customer service positions.
raising the bar by diversifying our course offerings in an effort
to meet the needs of our local workforce,” states Eric Freeman, For those who are interested in becoming an assistant teacher
RCC Department Chair EMS & Health Occupations. or substitute teacher for the Public Schools of Robeson County
(PSRC), The Effective Teacher Training is now being offered.
The Massage Therapy program is a two-semester, day program This is a mandatory course that PSRC requires for all assistant
that prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to or substitute teachers’ applicants.
provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction, and knead-
ing of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations For additional information on these new programs or to regis-
in wellness throughout the lifespan. Successful completion of ter, please go to www.robeson.edu.

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